Product Details

• Actors: Nancy Allen, Robert John Burke, Mario Machado, Remy Ryan, Jodi Long
• Directors: Fred Dekker
• Writers: Fred Dekker, Edward Neumeier, Frank Miller, Michael Miner
• Producers: Andrew G. La Marca, Jane Bartelme, Patrick Crowley
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Surround)
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Dubbed: French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004
• Run Time: 104 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001VTPWC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,099 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Robocop 3" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

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Early on in Robocop 3, an action figure of our metal hero on the nightstand in a little girl's room informs us that he's now become a children's toy. The image is right on the money; despite following up two of the most violent, hilarious sci-fi/action films ever made, Robocop 3 is strictly for the kiddies. It's not just that the gore has been toned down considerably to make for a PG-13 rating; also excised is the straight-faced portrait of a world run by corporate fascism. When evil corporation OCP, and its even more evil Japanese parent company, plan to raze a Detroit neighborhood to put up the shining new Delta City, the residents (including the aforementioned adolescent, who conveniently happens to be a computer expert) gang up to fight back, just like the angry neighbors in Death Wish V. Robocop (played this time out by Robert John Burke, Peter Weller having wisely passed) could be a hindrance to the companies' plans, so a ninja android is sent in to deal with him. Even all this could have been enjoyable, in a campy sort of way, but nothing pays off as either comedy or action--tellingly, the two big showdowns with the ninja start exhilaratingly (Robocop's clunky movements hilariously counterpoised by the android's acrobatic leaps), only to end just when they're getting good. Director Fred Dekker has some nice stylistic touches scattered about, but not nearly enough to save the film. One high note, though: The animated "Johnny Rehab" spot may be the funniest ad in the whole series. --Bruce Reid

Product Description

It's Megacop vs. Megacop when Detroit's cyborg crime-fighter hits the streets to protect the innocentthis time from coporate greed! Laced with a sardonic sense of humor (Drama-Logue) and packed with action scenes coming at a deliberate clip (Boxoffice), Robocop 3 is thrilling sci-fi adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat! When the ruthless corporation that runs Motor City begins kicking families out of their homes to clear space for a profitable new real estate project, Robocop (Robert John Burke, Copland) joins forces with a renegade band offreedom fighters to save them. But Robocop must face some deadly foes, including a lethally efficient android and a dangerous gang of thugs. Robocop's latest arsenal of high-tech weaponry only somewhat evens the battlefield as this one lone superhero takes on the entire army of corporate militia inan all-out war to control Detroit!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Underrated film, but has it's flaws (3.5 stars) March 25, 2003

By S. Morales

Format:DVD

Robocop 3 is to me very much underrated. Now, I'm not saying it's an incredible movie, but it definitely is deserving ENOUGH of a film to be declared as a real part of the Robocop series. Fortunately the plot has actual depth and meaningful characters (if you ask me, even though the first 2 films were great, the plots weren't anything we haven't already seen a hundred times before), and goes through a few twists in between. The action is relatively bloodless (given the PG-13 rating) but there are still a good number of explosions and gunplay. The dialogue isn't bad, and most of the actors do a pretty good job throughout. I enjoyed sitting through this one, sure there were a few corny parts but the first 2 Robo's had a few of them too. Lots of old characters make a return in this one (surprisingly, I didn't think they'd see any potential in this film, on the other hand, they're all for the most part no-name actors), and it's cool to see them again, one returning character actually dies and it's not something you see coming. I especially loved the new RoboNinja that does battle with Robocop, it was very original and very cool to watch, those effects were done very well.
Now onto the downfalls. First thing is some special effects, they're second rate. Most especially is the part where Robocop puts on his jet pack and flies over a gang of punks with guns shooting at police, the flying sequences look like something out of the first Superman movie back in the late 70's. It's Pretty cheesy for a 90's film. Secondly, the whole film, though mostly entertaining, feels more like a long cartoon. Mostly because of the bloodless action, it all just has a slight cheese feel to it. This was definitely not apparant with Paul Verhoven's original classic, the bloodshed in that film gave it an overwhelming realism. Thirdly, and most especially, was the absence of Peter Weller as Robocop. He was replaced with Robert John Burke as the same character, Alex Murphy. Now even though the make-up department did a great job of making John Burke look like Peter Weller (because he does have a striking resemblence, in the film at least), the same cannot be said about John Burke's voice. He sounds wimpy, and uncommanding. Peter Weller's voice was so strong and powerful as Robocop, he really sounded like a machine. It may not sound like much of a flaw but when you watch the first 2 films and this one you'll see what I'm talking about, there's just something missing without Peter weller, it doesnt REALLY feel like you're watching Robocop.
Overall, this was a pretty good, underrated film with flaws. If you've seen the first 2 and haven't seen this one yet, I'd suggest to give it a rental, it's a worthy companion despite all the negative criticism it's gotten by Robocop fans.

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Completely horrible September 15, 2005

By N. Durham HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

Remember how blood curdlingly violent and loaded with dark humor the original Robocop was? Even it's first sequel had it's share, and that was partly what made the original Robocop so great, especially in the hands of Paul Verhoeven. With Robocop 3, Verhoeven is definitely gone, as is the violence and the dark humor, and so is original star Peter Weller, who wisely chose to skip this horrible schlockfest. Robert John Burke (Stephen King's Thinner, frequent guest roles on TV's Rescue Me and Law & Order: SVU) has the unfortunate task of playing Detroit's cyborg cop, taking on police corruption and such. There's not one redeeming factor about Robocop 3; just about everything from the action pieces, to the story, to the effects, are just plain bad. The surprisingly solid cast of supporting actors, including the returning Nancy Allen as Robocop's partner Lewis, along with CCH Pounder, Jill Hennessy, and Daniel Von Bargan, are wasted. All in all, there's a reason this was laughed at by audiences and critics when it was first released, and any fans of Robocop should just do themselves a favor and pretend this movie never happened.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars RoboCop is fun as always! February 21, 2011

By Serum

Format:DVD

I watched this movie on Netflix and have every intention of buying the DVD- maybe it's just because I'm a little schoolgirl for Frank Miller and the RoboCop movies, but there's a charm with 80s/90s special effects and stop-motion animation (ED-209!) that I just can't resist.

I'll try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible.

The movie starts out in a Detroit slum where people are being forced out of their homes so a new city can be built on their land. As it turns out, OCP is behind it because they're teamed up with a megacorp in Japan who also has built their own RoboCop (who's more like a samurai than a cop). A little hacker girl gets lost in the confusion of being taken from her home and meets up with a group of (literally) underground rebels who are planning a hostile takeover of OCP. RoboCop shows up to try and sort out the mess, but gets heavily damaged by OCP's police force and he teams up with the rebels. They reprogram him so that his main three prime directives stay intact, but they delete the fourth directive (never oppose an OCP officer) and he helps them fight back against the evil corporation.

All in all, it's a fun, Saturday afternoon sci-fi movie- but nothing more. Is it RoboCop? Yes, but is it RoboCop 1 and 2? No. We're missing Peter Weller (who was off doing another one my favorite movies at the time, "Naked Lunch") and have a new guy who looks and sounds just like him playing the title character. Rip Torn is good as the OCP Chairman, and the acting is as decent as a sci-fi B-movie goes. The special effects are phenomenal for the time, including the brief use of stop-motion animation. But it is lacking the dark, edgy violence that the first two movies had. However, I'm not going to hold that against it, and frankly I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

Check it out, but only if you're a die-hard RoboCop fan.